The Royal Hospital School is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the Optimus Education Wellbeing Award for Schools for the second time, recognising its continued commitment to promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing across its community.
The award recognises the school’s sustained efforts to embed wellbeing at the heart of school life. Through a whole-school approach, The Royal Hospital School has created a culture where pupils feel safe, supported and valued, enabling them to thrive academically, socially and personally.
Receiving the award for a second time reflects the school’s ongoing commitment to maintaining high standards of pastoral care and emotional wellbeing. The recognition also celebrates the dedication of staff, pupils, families and the wider school community in fostering a caring and inclusive environment.
Headmaster Steve Dixon, comments:
“Receiving the Optimus Education Wellbeing Award for Schools for the second time is a wonderful achievement and a testament to the commitment of our entire school community. We believe that wellbeing is fundamental to learning and personal development, and we are proud to provide a nurturing environment where every pupil feels valued, understood, and supported.”
The Optimus Education Wellbeing Award for Schools is a nationally recognised accreditation that celebrates schools demonstrating a clear commitment to improving mental health and emotional wellbeing. The award recognises schools that have developed effective strategies, policies, and practices to support the wellbeing of pupils and staff.
Optimus Education Award Verifier said: “The evidence reflected a community that values relationships, belonging and support, and demonstrates an ongoing commitment to ensuring that all members of the Royal Hospital School community feel a sense of belonging… It was evident that emotional wellbeing is not solely the responsibility of pastoral or specialist staff, but a shared responsibility across the whole school community.”
As part of its continued focus on wellbeing, the school will build on this achievement by further developing its provision, ensuring that mental health and emotional wellbeing remain central to school life for years to come.
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